NCG551589_Inspection_20231213

ROY COOPER
Governor
ELIZABETH S. BISER
Secretary
RICHARD E. ROGERS, JR.
Director
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Avenue
Durham, NC 27704
NORTH CAROLINA
Environmental Quality
December 13, 2023
Subject: Compliance Evaluation Inspection
Single Family Wastewater Treatment System
General NPDES Permit NCG550000
Certificate of Coverage NCG551589
Facility: 4902 Red Mill Road
Durham County
Dear Garland Ferrell:
On November 30, 2023, Jane Bernard from the Raleigh Regional Office visited your single-
family residence (SFR) wastewater treatment system to evaluate compliance with the subject
General NPDES Permit. Your assistance during the inspection was greatly appreciated.
Our records indicate the treatment system consists of a septic tank, sub -surface sand filter, tablet
chlorinator with chlorine contact chamber, tablet dechlorinator, discharge pipe and a rip -rap
apron for post aeration.
General NPDES Permit NCG550000 and Certificate of Coverage (COC) NCG551589 authorize
the discharge of domestic wastewater from your treatment system to receiving waters designated
as Falls Lake (classified WS-IV; NSW; CA) in the Neuse River Basin. The authorized discharge
is in accordance with the effluent limits and monitoring requirements established within the
General Permit. The items below show what conditions were noted at your facility:
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least
yearly to determine if solids must be removed or if other maintenance is
necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out every five years or when the solids
level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic tank
compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status
periodically and determine when pumping is required. At the time of this
inspection the residence is inhabitable. The Division does not recommend
pumping the septic tank when the facility will not be in use for an extended time.
The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated
with sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
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North farolina Ikpartmenf of Environmental Quality I biti ision of Water Resources
Raleigh Regional Office I 3800 Barrel( Drive I Raleigh. North Carolina 27609
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2. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that
chlorine tablets be maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of
the discharged wastewater. Chlorine tablets provide effective disinfection and
prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the environment. The Product
label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for wastewater use
and not for swimming pools. Part 1, Section D (1) of General NPDES Permit
NCG550000 requires the permittee to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly to
ensure there is an adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation.
Section D (4) requires the permittee to maintain all system components,
including...disinfection units ... at all times and in good operating order. Please
continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the
chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
3. Dechlorination tablets: You are responsible for always having dechlorination
tablets (if a required part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for
wastewater treatment and not for swimming pools. Please continue to ensure the
correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the dechlorinator as required
by the General NPDES Permit
4. Analyzing the effluent: Part 1. C., Effluent Limitations and Monitoring
Requirements, within General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample
and analyze the effluent leaving his/her treatment system prior to discharge
annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow, BOD
(Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Total
Residual Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous.
During the inspection, you informed the inspector that the effluent has not been
monitored within the last 12 months. Within 6 months of the residence
reconstruction, please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it
analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this
office within 30 days of the sample. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge
as required is a violation of NPDES General Permit NCG550000.
5. Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review
of the outfall location at least twice each year (one at the time of sampling) to
ensure that no visible solids or other obvious evidence of system malfunctioning
is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system shall be documented,
and steps taken to correct the problem. The discharge pipe was visible and
accessible the day of the inspection. Please continue to ensure the outlet is
always visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves
6. Part II Section B.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay
the annual administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after
being billed by the Division." The annual fee ($60 per year) for the period
September 1, 2020, through August 31, 2024 (Invoices; 2023PR007828,
2022PR007868, 2021PR007742 and 2020PR007243 attached) have not been
paid and are overdue. Payment in the amount of $60 per year (totaling
S480.00) must be remitted to the Division as indicated on the attached Annual
Permit Fee Invoices.
North CaroLna [lepartmem of E-nv: ronmenta] Quakily I lln tson of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street I l61 l Mad Service Caner I Raleigh, North Carolina 27699-161 l
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The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment
components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to
maintain all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of
three years and available for inspection.
If you have questions or comments about this inspection or the requirements to take corrective
action (if applicable), then please contact Jane Bernard at 919-791-4233.
Sincerely,
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Vanessa E. Manuel, Assistant Regional Supervisor
Division of Water Resources -Raleigh Regional Office
Department of Environmental Quality
Attachment(s): EPA Water Compliance Inspection Report
NCG550000 Ownership Change Form
Annual Permit Fee Invoicsz Uuo,
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N0r111 Carolina Department of Environmental Quality I Division of Water Resources
512 North Salisbury Street 1 1611 Mail Service Center I Raleigh. North Carolina 27699-161 I
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United Slates Environmental Protection Agency
Form Approved.
EPA Washington, 0,C. 20460
OMB No. 2040-0057
Water Compliance Inspection Report
Approval expires 8-31-98
Section A: National Data System Coding (i.e., PCS)
Transaction Code NPDES yr/mo/day Inspection Type Inspector Fac Type
1 IN 1 2 15 1 3 1 NCG551589 111 121 23/11/30 117 18 [,j 19 I � I 201
211 1 1 1 1 1 _1_ 11 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1_1 1 1 166
Inspection Work Days Facility Self -Monitoring Evaluation Rating B1 QA ----Reserved --
67 70I-1 71I j 72 I N I 73I ju j74 79 1 1 1 __I_ I 11s0
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Section B: Facility Data
Name and Location of Facility Inspected (For Industrial Users discharging to POTW, also include
Entry Time/Date
Permit Effective Date
POTW name and NPDES permit Number)
10:15AM 23/11/30
13/09/13
4902 Red Mill Road
4902 Red Mill Rd
Exit Time/Date
Permit Expiration Date
Durham NC 27704
11:15AM 23/11/30
18/07/31
Name(s) of Onsite Representative(s)ITitles(s)/Phone and Fax Number(s)
Other Facility Data
111
Name, Address of Responsible OfficialRtlelPhone and Fax Number
Garland Ferrell,210 Bundy Ave Durham NC 27704/// Contacted
1
No
Section C: Areas Evaluated During Inspection (Check only those areas evaluated)
Other
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
(See attachment summary)
Name(s) and Signature(s) of Inspector(s) Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
Jane Bernard DWR/Non Discharge Compliance Unit/919-791-4200/
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Signature of Management Q A Reviewer Agency/Office/Phone and Fax Numbers Date
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EPA Form 3560-3 (Rev 9-94) Previous editions are obsolete.
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NPDES yrlmo/day inspection Type (Cont.)
31 _ NCG551589 I11 1 23/11/30 17 18 I C I
Section D: Summary of Finding/Comments (Attach additional sheets of narrative and checklists as necessary)
Findings during the inspection were as follows:
1. Pumping the septic tank: You are required to inspect the septic tank at least yearly to determine if
solids must be removed or if other maintenance is necessary. Septic tanks should be pumped out
every five years or when the solids level is found to be more than 1/3 of the liquid depth in the septic
tank compartment, whichever is greater. A pumping company can check the status periodically and
determine when pumping is required. At the time of this inspection the residence is inhabitable. The
Division does not recommend pumping the septic tank when the facility will not be in use for an
extended time. The General NPDES Permit requires the permittee to retain records associated with
sewage disposal activities for a period of at least 5 years.
2. Chlorine tablets in the chlorinator: You are reminded that it is required that chlorine tablets be
maintained in the chlorinator to ensure proper disinfection of the discharged wastewater. Chlorine
tablets provide effective disinfection and prevent/limit harmful bacteria from discharging to the
environment. The product label for these tablets must indicate the tablets are approved for
wastewater use and not for swimming pools. Part 1, Section D (1) of General NPDES Permit
NCG550000 requires the permittee to inspect the tablet chlorinator weekly to ensure there is an
adequate supply of tablets for continuous and proper operation. Section D (4) requires the permittee
to maintain all system components, including... disinfection units ... at all times and in good operating
order. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the
chlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
3. Dechlorination tablets. You are responsible for always having dechlorination tablets (if a required
part of your system) in place. They must be the kind for wastewater treatment and not for swimming
pools. Please continue to ensure the correct type of tablets are used and maintained in the
dechlorinator as required by the General NPDES Permit.
4. Analyzing the effluent: Part 1. C., Effluent Limitations and Monitoring Requirements, within
General Permit NCG550000 requires a permittee to sample and analyze the effluent leaving his/her
treatment system prior to discharge annually. Parameters to be sampled and analyzed include Flow,
BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand), Total Suspended Solids, Fecal Coliform, Total Residual
Chlorine, Total Nitrogen, Ammonia Nitrogen and Total Phosphorous. During the inspection, you
informed the inspector that the effluent has not been monitored within the last 12 months. Within 6
months of the residence reconstruction, please collect a representative sample of the effluent, have it
analyzed by a certified commercial laboratory and submit the results to this office within 30 days of
the sample. Failure to monitor the effluent discharge as required is a violation of NPDES General
Permit NCG550000.
5. Discharge outlet location. The permittee is required to conduct a visual review of the outfall
location at least twice each year (one at the time of sampling) to ensure that no visible solids or other
obvious evidence of system malfunctioning is observed. Any visible signs of a malfunctioning system
shall be documented, and steps taken to correct the problem. The discharge pipe was visible and
accessible the day of the inspection. Please continue to ensure the outlet is always
visible/maintained and cleared of vegetation, soil, and leaves.
6. Part II Section 13.14 of General Permit NCG550000 requires the permittee to "pay the annual
administering and compliance monitoring fee within thirty days after being billed by the Division." The
annual fee ($60 per year) for the period September 1, 2020, through August 31, 2024 (Invoices;
2023PR007828, 2022PR007868, 2021 PR007742 and 2020PR007243 attached) have not been paid
and are overdue. Payment in the amount of $60 per year (totaling $480.00) must be remitted to the
Division as indicated on the attached Annual Permit Fee Invoices.
The wastewater treatment system should be periodically inspected to ensure the treatment
components are always maintained and in good operating order. You are also reminded to maintain
all monitoring data and associated maintenance records onsite for a minimum of three years and
available for inspection.
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Permit: NCG551589
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023
Other
Comment:
Owner - Facility: 4902 Red Mill Road
Inspection Type: Compliance Evaluation
Yes No NA NE
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NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY II; I I I III IIII II .I I II II III I I II I II
INVOICE *2023PR007828*
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number: 2023PR007828
Permit Number: NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2023 to 08/31/2024
Invoice Date: 08/02/2023
Due Date: 09/01/2023
Annual Fee: $60.00
Notes:
1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by checklmoney order, please remit payment to.
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see httos:llepay.deci.nc.govlwg-epayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to dwgepav[a)_deg.nc.go or you may also contact the following:
- NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
- Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919.707.3698
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Invoice Number: 2023PR007828
Permit Number: NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2023 to 0813V2024
Invoice Date: 8/2/2023
Due Date: 9/1/2023
Annual Fee: $60.00
Check Number:

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY � II I I II I �I I i I III I I II' II III I I I I I II
INVOICE *2022PR007868*
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number: 2022PR007868
Permit Number: NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2022 to 08/31/2023
Invoice Date: 08/04/2022
Due Date: 09/03/2022
Annual Fee: $60.00
Notes:
1. You may pay either by mail with check/money order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see https://epay.deci.nc.gov/wci-spayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to dwgepayOdeg.nc.Aov or you may also contact the following:
- NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
- Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Invoice Number: 2022PR007868
Permit Number: NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
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Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2022 to 08131/2023
Invoice Date: 8/4/2022
Due Date: 9/3/2022
Annual Fee: $60.00
Check Number:

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
INVOICE
Annual Permit Fee
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Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice Number: 2021PR007742
Permit Number:
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2021 to 08/31/2022
Invoice Date: 08/03/2021
Due Date: 09/02/2021
Annual Fee: $60.00
Notes:
1. You may pay either by mail with checklmoney order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by check/money order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
If payment is electronic, please see httos:llepay.dect.nc.govlwg-epayments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience Fee.
Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to dwgePay(ZDdeg.nc.gov or you may also contact the following:
- NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
- Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
(Return This Portion With Check)
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ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Overdue
Invoice Number: 2021PR007742
Permit Number:
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2021 to 08?31 2022
Invoice Date: 8/3/2021
Due Date: 9/2/2021
Annual Fee: $60.00
Check Number:

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY �I�I�IIII�I�'I II.�I !;� III III Ill�l�li IIII ��
INVOICE *2p020PR0072i413*
Annual Permit Fee Overdue
This annual fee is required by the North Carolina Administrative Code. It covers the administrative costs associated
with your permit. It is required of any person holding a permit for any time during the annual fee period, regardless
of the facility's operating status. Failure to pay the fee by the due date will subject the permit to revocation.
Operating without a valid permit is a violation and is subject to a $10,000 per day fine. If the permit is revoked and
you later decide a permit is needed, you must reapply, with the understanding the permit request may be denied
due to changes in environmental, regulatory, or modeling conditions.
Invoice !Number: 2020PR007243
Permit Number: NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
Annual Fee Period: 09/01/2020 to 08/31/2021
Invoice Date: 08/01/2020
Due Date: 08/31/2020
Annual Fee: $60.00
Notes:
1. You may pay either by mail with checklmoney order OR by electronic payment (eCheck or Credit Card).
2. If payment is by checklmoney order, please remit payment to:
NCDEQ - Division of Water Resources
Attn: Animal/Discharge/Non-Discharge Billing
1617 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1617
3. If payment is electronic, please see httos:lfepay.deci.nc.govlwci-epavments.html to pay electronically. Payments by eCheck will
debit your checking account. Credit card transactions will incur a convenience fee.
4. Please include your Permit Number and Invoice Number on all correspondence.
5. A $25.00 processing fee will be charged for returned checks in accordance with North Carolina General Statute 25-3-512.
6. The Department cannot accept checks older than 6 months under Uniform Commercial Code 4-404.
7. Non -Payment of this fee by the payment due date will initiate the permit revocation process.
8. Should you need to update any Owner/Permit/Contact information or have any questions regarding this invoice, please send
email to dwAepay(ZDdea.nc.aov, or you may also contact the following:
- NPDES WW Program Administrative Contact at 919-707-3601 or
- Annual Administering and Compliance Fee Coordinator at 919-707-3698
(Return This Portion With Check)
ANNUAL PERMIT INVOICE
Invoice Number: 2020PR007243
Permit Number: NCG551589
Durham County
4902 Red Mill Road
Garland Ferrell
2110 Bundy Ave
Durham, NC 27704
Overdue
Annual Fee Period: 09101/2020 to 08131f2021
Invoice Date: 81112020
Due Date. 8131/2020
Annual Fee: $60-00
Check Number: